A review by laurla
Primal by Michelle Rowen, Lora Leigh, Jory Strong

Bleeding Heart by Michelle Rowen - Nightshade #1.5. A woman now carries a deadly drug in her blood. The drug turns vampires to ash with just a taste, but it is also slowly killing her, so she and her dhampyr ally are hoping to find a cure. connected to Rowen's new Nightshade series. "leave me, save yourself." "stop being a bad movie cliche and get on your feet. i'm not going anywhere without you."

Skin & Bone by Ava Gray - skin #2.5. When an earthquake hits in Ecuador, a man with much to atone for saves a woman caught under the rubble and finally finds someone who doesn't fear him, a woman who sees him as a hero instead of the monster he considers himself to be. - Connected to Gray's 'Skin' series. "are you going to judge me too? tell me i'm not serious enough? answer this: how does that HELP anything? how does misery make things better? i learned a hell of a long time ago that its better to decide to be happy - and pay attention here, make no mistake, happiness is a choice. if i choose to focus on all the terrible things in the world, then i might as well shoot myself because its not getting better. or i can take my pleasure where i find it. i refuse to live my life under a rain cloud, even if other people think i should." "but it wasnt as she'd feared. he didnt judge her for knowing what she wanted and going after it. nor did he condemn her because she liked sex and didnt care whether it always occurred in the confines of a committed relationship."

Angel Claimed by Jory Strong - Ghostland World #3.5. An immortal seeks to reclaim the woman he lost centuries ago, despite his dreams of how their reunion will play out, he will not simply force her to submit to his claim but will first help her to keep a vow to the vampire family she is bound to.

Primal Kiss by Lora Leigh - Breeds #23. Breed enforcer Creed is undercover protecting the daughter of one of the Breed's enemies, she's a potential pawn just waiting to be used by the Breeds or by their enemies to force her father's cooperation. But Creed's priorities may well be tested if as he has come to suspect she is his mate. breed series. "a spitfire with more courage than good sense sometimes."